Stuck Coilover Sleeve...
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Stuck Coilover Sleeve...
So in the process of pulling my engine, I discovered that I had a blown shock up front.
I figured it would be a good idea to change out both front shocks since they were installed at the same time, so I ordered a new pair. Today, I went out to transfer the coilover setup from the old shocks to the new ones, but the sleeve (threaded adjustment portion) is stuck ever so tightly to the shock.
Tried soaking it in PB blaster around the shock, and beating on it with a flathead/hammer, but it just won't budge...
I searched the archives, and found a similar issue, but there were no responses on how to get them apart....
I can't imagine no one else has had this issue...
I figured it would be a good idea to change out both front shocks since they were installed at the same time, so I ordered a new pair. Today, I went out to transfer the coilover setup from the old shocks to the new ones, but the sleeve (threaded adjustment portion) is stuck ever so tightly to the shock.
Tried soaking it in PB blaster around the shock, and beating on it with a flathead/hammer, but it just won't budge...
I searched the archives, and found a similar issue, but there were no responses on how to get them apart....
I can't imagine no one else has had this issue...
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Re: Stuck Coilover Sleeve... (B18C_EJ8)
you could try heating the sleeve with a torch.since its aluminum it will expand much quicker than the steel of the strut body. i would thread the lower perch on and carefully heat it. once hot turn the stut upside down and hold it by the perch (gloves of course) and slam the shaft staight down onto your workbench or the ground. since youre replacing them you dont have to worry about damaging the strut. gl
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^^^ Worked like a friggin charm!!
Thanks for the suggestion! Didn't work by slamming it down; had to beat on the perch with a rubber mallet after heating for a minute, but they're both off...
$24 torch was better than paying $30something dollars each for two sleeves.
Thanks for the suggestion! Didn't work by slamming it down; had to beat on the perch with a rubber mallet after heating for a minute, but they're both off...
$24 torch was better than paying $30something dollars each for two sleeves.
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Re: (got_boost99)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by got_boost99 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have the same problem, I'm going to try doing this... Glad it worked for you...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Do not use this method if you plan on re-using the dampers. The amount of heat created by a torch will damage them.
Do not use this method if you plan on re-using the dampers. The amount of heat created by a torch will damage them.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Do not use this method if you plan on re-using the dampers. The amount of heat created by a torch will damage them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not to mention that the oil from inside the shock & rust & road grime STANK when they're on fire.
Do not use this method if you plan on re-using the dampers. The amount of heat created by a torch will damage them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not to mention that the oil from inside the shock & rust & road grime STANK when they're on fire.
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